Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
* Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
* The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
* In 2020, KH Main Campus received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
* Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
* Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
* Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2).
* Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
* 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities & Requirements
The KH Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist will deliver optimal medication therapy to patients within the oncology service line at Kettering Health. The Clinical Pharmacist participates in all necessary aspects of the oral oncolytic medication-use program while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas. Pharmaceutical care services include but are not limited to assessing patient needs, providing patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. The Clinical Pharmacist will serve as a KH Specialty Pharmacy departmental resource and liaison for all oncology providers and staff. They will proficiently manage and facilitate the appropriate use of oral oncology medications according to professional and regulatory standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Assists and supports in development and implementation of innovative pharmacy services.• Responds to questions concerning medications from physicians, students, medical and non-professional personnel in a timely manner.• Documents all activities and interventions in the course of practicing pharmaceutical care.• Assists in the evaluation of performance and training of the Patient Care Pharmacist in developing clinical skills involved with providing pharmaceutical care.• Communicates effectively as needed with physicians or other health professionals concerning any aspects of therapy involving medications.• Effectively precept assigned pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationPharm.D. degree or equivalent training/experience.Minimum Work ExperiencePrevious clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.Required LicensesPossess a valid Ohio pharmacist license, or be eligible to receive licensure
